Properkey vs
Listed Simply
Listed Simply is a flat-fee MLS service covering California, Arizona, Florida, Texas and more, with $199–$429 one-time packages for DIY sellers. Here's how it stacks up against Properkey's $0 listing fee, full MLS exposure and dedicated agent.
$0 listing fee and no listing commission. Properkey listings close through Properkey Escrow, a non-independent broker escrow operated under Properkey's DRE license; escrow fees are standard closing costs on any home sale. Properkey may also receive compensation from other parties to the transaction.
What would you keep?
Drag the slider to your home's value and compare the listing-side cost of selling with Listed Simply versus Properkey, or read the table below.
Assumes Listed Simply Premium Marketing: $399. Buyer-agent compensation (negotiable and optional) and standard closing costs are separate and apply to every sale. Figures are illustrative; verify current pricing with each provider.
| Home price | Listed Simply listing cost | Properkey listing fee | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $399 | $0 | $399 |
| $750,000 | $399 | $0 | $399 |
| $1,000,000 | $399 | $0 | $399 |
| $1,500,000 | $399 | $0 | $399 |
| $4,000,000 | $399 | $0 | $399 |
Properkey vs Listed Simply, feature by feature
The side-by-side that matters: what you pay, what you get, and who does the work.
| Feature | Properkey | Listed Simply |
|---|---|---|
| What you pay to list | $0 listing fee, no listing commission | $199–$429 packages |
| Service model | Yes: Full-service brokerage with a dedicated agent | Partly: DIY — listing placement plus optional marketing add-ons |
| MLS & portal exposure | Yes: Full MLS + syndication to Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin and hundreds more | Yes: Local MLS, up to 75 photos, 6-month term |
| Pricing strategy & negotiation | Yes: Handled by your agent | No: Only via the Paperwork plan (extra fee at closing) |
| Contracts & disclosures | Yes: Contracts and disclosures prepared and managed for you | Partly: Paid plan adds offer review and disclosures help |
| Fees at closing (listing side) | Yes: No listing-side fees at closing | Partly: $0 on most plans; Paperwork plan charges a flat fee at close |
| Cancel anytime | Yes: Cancel anytime — no lock-in contracts | Yes: Cancel available |
| Financing, escrow, insurance & management | Yes: Financing, escrow, insurance & property management in one platform | No: Not offered |
| Where they operate | California and Idaho (real estate) | AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, TX |
| Who you deal with | Yes: One point of contact from listing to close | Partly: Online support; same-day listing on premium plan |
Why sellers choose Properkey over Listed Simply
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Full service for California sellers
Listed Simply sells DIY packages in California and five other states. In California, Properkey provides a dedicated agent with a $0 listing fee instead of $199–$429.
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Negotiation isn't an add-on
Listed Simply sells offer review and contract help as a paid plan with a fee at closing. Properkey includes pricing, negotiation and paperwork in the $0 listing.
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No package tiers to decode
MLS Only vs Premium Marketing vs Pro Photography — with Properkey there's one offer: full service, $0 listing fee, cancel anytime.
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A platform, not just a placement
Financing, escrow, insurance and property management under one roof — Listed Simply places the listing and steps back.
Where Listed Simply stands out: a fair look
- No closing fees on its core plans.
- Generous 75-photo allowance and unlimited edits.
- Operates in California, so it's a genuine alternative for California sellers.
We'd rather you compare with clear eyes. When you do, $0 with a dedicated agent is hard to argue with.
The bottom line
Listed Simply is a solid budget MLS-entry service, but every plan leaves you selling the home yourself — negotiation help costs extra and arrives without a dedicated agent. In California, Properkey offers a dedicated agent and a $0 listing fee instead.
Frequently asked questions
Not on its standard packages — negotiation and offer help come only with the Paperwork plan, which adds a fee at closing. Properkey includes negotiation by a dedicated agent in its $0 listing.
If you're in California, Arizona, Florida or Texas, both cover you. The difference is $199–$429 for a DIY listing versus $0 for a full-service one with a dedicated agent.
Because Properkey isn't built on listing commissions. The platform spans the whole transaction — search, financing, escrow, insurance and property management — so we don't need to take 2.5–3% (or even a flat fee) from your sale to run a great listing. You get full MLS exposure and a dedicated agent; the listing side costs you $0.
There's no listing fee and no listing-side commission — ever. Like every home sale (including FSBO), standard transaction costs still exist: escrow, title and recording fees apply no matter who you sell with. Properkey listings close through Properkey Escrow, a non-independent broker escrow operated under Properkey's DRE license, at its published escrow rates — the same category of fee you'd pay any escrow company on any sale. Properkey may also receive compensation from other parties to the transaction. Buyer-agent compensation remains optional and negotiable.
Yes. Properkey listings go on the local MLS and syndicate to Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin and hundreds of other sites — the same exposure a traditional 3% listing gets.
Buyer-agent compensation is negotiable and entirely your call — with Properkey and with everyone else, under the rules in place since 2024. The difference is the listing side: $0 with Properkey.
Cancel anytime. There's no lock-in contract and no cancellation fee — if Properkey isn't earning your business, you can walk away.
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Properkey is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Listed Simply. All trademarks, brand names and logos are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification and comparison purposes only. Competitor pricing, features and availability are based on publicly available information as of September 2026 and may have changed; please verify details directly with each provider. Savings examples are illustrative, assume the fee structures shown, and exclude buyer-agent compensation (negotiable and optional in all cases), taxes and standard closing costs, which apply to every sale regardless of brokerage. $0 listing fee and no listing commission. Properkey listings close through Properkey Escrow, a non-independent broker escrow operated under Properkey's DRE license; escrow fees are standard closing costs on any home sale. Properkey may also receive compensation from other parties to the transaction. Photography and the 3D tour are free when your home sells with Properkey. If it doesn't sell with us, you repay the media cost. See your listing agreement for the full terms. This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Properkey's real estate brokerage is licensed in California and Idaho. Equal Housing Opportunity — Properkey is committed to the Fair Housing Act.
